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Are You Fired Up with Enthusiams or Will You be Fired With Enthusiasm??

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The quote by Vince Lombardi "If you aren't fired with enthusiasm, you will be fired with enthusiasm" really makes me think about how this relates to my real estate life and just life in general. Whether it's a life philosophy or not, the quote rings true. Having a corporate background, I recall several employees...people that had the ability to be great at their job, but had little enthusiasm for their work and those who's ability to be great was lacking, but their attitudes toward their jobs were of enthusiasm and determination to learn to be great.

As a manager, I had much more determination to help deserving people build their careers. And by 'deserving', it was those employees that tried. Sure we fail in life, but if we never fail, then we never learn or live. Really, not much different than a football game right?!

Take a look at this youtube video for a look at some very famous people who failed.....

So, as a real estate broker, I have to remind myself (alot in the past year), that if I don't remain enthusiastic about real estate, then that lack of enthusiasm will be clear to my clients and prospective clients. I keep myself in the game of real estate, constantly gaining knowledge by learning how to change with the times. I get up in the mornings and get out of my house and go to work!

I don't want to be fired at all, much less enthusiastically!

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Gregory Bain
Mezzina Real Estate & Insurance - Little Egg Harbor, NJ
For Homes on the Jersey Shore

While I enjoyed the video, I must say, there is nothing worse than fake enthusiasm. Either you enjoy it or you don't and some days we should just stay home.

Mar 03, 2010 10:52 PM
Mike Yeo
3:16 team REALTY - Frisco, TX

Great post. I love the title and the quote by Vince Lombardi. That is the truth. Without enthusiasm, there is no passion, and without passion there is no heart and soul put into the work. 

Mar 03, 2010 11:12 PM
Michael Myers
King-Rhodes & Associates - Cherokee Village, AR

Constantly negative people, the doom and gloomers, are people I try not to associate with. If you do, inevitably, it will rub off on you somehow, somewhere. Life's too short to waste any of your valuable time on the doomers! Let them be negative and miserable amongst themselves and keep them out of my way!

Mar 03, 2010 11:15 PM
J. Philip Faranda
Howard Hanna Rand Realty - Yorktown Heights, NY
Associate Broker / Office Manager

I love that video. Just yesterday I had a conversation with a client who has been outbid on 2 houses and is heartbroken. I'm emailing it to him. 

Mar 03, 2010 11:19 PM
Richard Strahm
American Foursquare Realty - Lansdale, PA
Lansdale and North Penn Real Estate
The line, "If you've never failed, you've never lived," is spot on!
Mar 03, 2010 11:42 PM
Richard Johnston
San Fernando Valley - RE/MAX Grand Central - Sherman Oaks, CA

thanks for sharing.

Mar 03, 2010 11:54 PM
Patricia Aulson
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate - Exeter, NH
Realtor - Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

Thanks for getting this out to us today.  I like the video...

Patricia/Seacoast NH

Mar 04, 2010 12:05 AM
Tom Larsen
The Larsen Protection Team - Williamsville, NY
We Shop, You Save!

Great, great post. And the Lombardi quote is fantastic. Thank you.

 

Tom Larsen

Mar 04, 2010 12:43 AM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties
Fortunately for me, I am not one of those who is to big to fail. I would add a Seth Godin blog adage, don't try harder, try different.
Mar 04, 2010 12:50 AM
Peter Di Eduardo
West End Residential - Morristown, NJ

Kudos for quoting Vince! Makes me want to get out and sell!

Mar 04, 2010 01:22 AM
Rose Marinaccio
Coldwell Banker Residential Properties - Scarsdale, NY

Wow, great quote by Vince, thanks for using it! I completely agree, being enthusiatic and positive is important, especially in our line of business. Plus, it's healthier too!

While I understand what Gregory means by "somes days you should just stay home," fake enthusiasm does tend to lead to the real kind. Smiling when you are feeling down releases endorphins, and you start to feel good for real.

Mar 04, 2010 02:36 AM
Mitch Muller - Charlotte NC Real Estate
ProStead Realty Charlotte, NC CRS SRES mitch@prostead.com - Charlotte, NC
Certified Residential Specialist

Great video! Love Vince Lombardi's philosophy!

Mar 04, 2010 02:59 AM
Daniel J. Hansmeier
Rochester, MN

Attitude is everything! Smile and you feel happier.

Mar 04, 2010 09:07 AM
Richard Iarossi
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Crofton, MD
Crofton MD Real Estate, Annapolis MD Real Estate

Diana,

I've seen similar concepts in writing but the video is much more powerful. Thanks for bringing it into our lives.

Rich

Mar 04, 2010 09:10 AM
Christopher Watters
Watters International Realty - Austin, TX
Austin Realtor (512-829-8000)

I never let up on my level of enthusiasm. I'll lose a prospect for being too enthusiastic before I loose them for coming off to mellow.

Mar 04, 2010 09:23 AM
Marie Story
Coldwell Banker - Pinecrest (Miami) - Pinecrest, FL
Broker Associate, Pinecrest (Miami) Specialist

Diana, thank for sharing that video.  Yesterday I read the following, and I thought is was so true:

Our greatest glory is not in never falling.

But in rising every time we fall.

Mar 04, 2010 10:13 AM
Bruce Brockmeier
Internet Marketing Consultant to REALTORS® - Yorba Linda, CA
Coached By Crouch

"If you aren't fired with enthusiasm, you will be fired with enthusiasm"

Hi Diana,

That's a great quote!  I had to read it twice.  I've noticed that my enthusiastic clients always seem to be very successful.

Mar 04, 2010 11:39 AM
Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON
Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

Great reminder Diana!  It is so true, ever notice how much better relate to you and how much easier everything is when you are 'pumped'?

Mar 04, 2010 12:29 PM
Kate Elim
Dockside Realty - Spotsylvania, VA
Realtor 540-226-1964, Selling Homes & Land a

Hi Diana...When you love the area where you sell real estate it is very easy to be enthusiastic.  It certainly helps me tremendously.

Kate

Mar 04, 2010 12:38 PM
John Howard
Century 21 LeMac Realty - Mountain Home, AR
GRI, Mountain Home, Arkansas 870-404-3614

Diana,  Thank You!  A little pick me up.  Have A Great week!

Mar 05, 2010 11:43 AM